To get the scoop on proper nail care and to help you whip your abused nails back into fighting shape,Check out these tips below:
Recognize when to take a break. Healthy nails are
"strong, smooth and with an even color tone," described Sarah. If your
nails are looking and feeling rigid, dry and inflamed, hit the pause
button on UV or LED light treatments like gels and acrylics in order to
get your nails to bounce back.
Leave it to the professionals. When you do take a timeout, "the most important thing to prevent long-term damage to the nail is letting a professional technician remove gels or acrylics.
Leave it to the professionals. When you do take a timeout, "the most important thing to prevent long-term damage to the nail is letting a professional technician remove gels or acrylics.
Brittle nails are dehydrated nails. Bet you didn't know
that you should be using cuticle oil every day? Both experts agree that
nourishing oil is essential to healthy, snag-free nails the same way
that moisture is to supple skin. For a surge of moisture, carry a travel-size lotion and a cuticle oil in your purse for anytime touchups.
Nail masks are a thing. In addition to daily drops of
cuticle oil, it's imperative that you develop a longstanding ritual for
nails—especially if you plan on continued visits to the salon. For less
brittle and faster growing nails, weekly paraffin treatment is recommended and DIY nails masks. If you're looking to remove stains,
mix up an at-home version with lemon juice and baking powder. If
you're in the market for a surge of moisture, apply a generous amount of lotion to your nails, wrapping them in
saran wrap and letting them sit for 10-15 minutes.
Give it time. It's also recommended not to put a time
limit on your gel break, "allowing the healing process to take its
course and only going back when your nails are actually at a healthier
point." For a lower maintenance, but still manicured look, Sarah loves a
classic buffing with a layer of clear polish.
Make it last. Now that you're a nail care expert, you may be like Stephanie and decide that old-fashioned paint manicures are the way to go most of the time. To prevent bleeding, start with a matifying basecoat, which creates an extra smooth surface. Stephanie recommended a base duo of NCLA's Get Even and First Base. For chip-free polish that lasts the whole week, use a gel-like topcoat like Sarah's favorite Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat.
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Make it last. Now that you're a nail care expert, you may be like Stephanie and decide that old-fashioned paint manicures are the way to go most of the time. To prevent bleeding, start with a matifying basecoat, which creates an extra smooth surface. Stephanie recommended a base duo of NCLA's Get Even and First Base. For chip-free polish that lasts the whole week, use a gel-like topcoat like Sarah's favorite Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat.
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